Culture
Tamil short film celebrates immigrant family connections
Jessica George, director of Puli and the Tiger, wants to help other immigrants to connect with their elders.
Community bulletin: A celebration of Sufi music, Telugu Language Day and the Parsi New Year
Community events in August also commemorate sports, family ties and Krishna's birthday.
A poignant tribute to a Chinese gold miner who was murdered a century ago
An Auckland-based Bangladeshi singer has released a song lamenting Joe Kum Yung's death in a bid to raise awareness about racism in New Zealand. Video
Nikau Grace & Dani Kionasina
Today on show storyteller and Teine Samoa behind Tagata Atamai Danielle Kionasina sits down with So'omalo to talk about her mahi in the community, 16-year-old Nikau Grace chats with Janay about… Audio
Ersha Island ??? & Mental Health Awareness Week
Today on the show sibling duo Dani and Tee from Ersha Island joins us to talk about navigating their culture through music, Janay and Harry are hosting parties on the same day and So'omalo tries to… Audio
CACO & Luke Combs
On the show today. South Auckland raised Iraqi artist CACO talks to us about his latest single 'omg'. We find why So'omalo and Luke Combs's similarities are more than just looks and Janay pitches a… Audio
Meet the Chinese New Zealanders using language to reconnect with their roots
As the community marks Chinese Language Week, some are trying to resolve the jumbled feelings they have about retaining their native language.
Why NZ celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival in spring
Celebration is a harvest festival that is marked when the moon appears to be at its brightest in the northern hemisphere sky.
Chinese New Zealanders embrace te reo Māori journey
Learning a new language helps individuals to understand domestic perspectives while also reconnecting with their own cultural heritage.
Hemi Kelly & Garage Playlist Updates
On the show today the team bond over therapy, Waimirirangi chats with te Reo Maori kaiako and champion Hemi Kelly who shares some tips around implementing the language, and we respond to the flood of… Audio
Te Aorere Pewhairangi & Coco Lance
On the show today So'omalo introduces us to RNZ Pacific Journalist Coco Lance, rangatira in media Te Aorere Pewhairangi joins Janay in the studio to korero about some of his latest projects plus Te… Audio
Moon Festival lights up Auckland with rich cultural traditions
Festivalgoers braved mixed weekend weather to enjoy lantern displays, mooncake-making workshops, traditional Hanfu parades, and lively lion and dragon dances.
Trio confirmed for Asia New Zealand Foundation board
Appointments effective from 1 October for a term of three years.
South Asian artists in spotlight at Auckland Fringe Festival
South Asian artists are bringing vibrant performances and untold stories to the Auckland Fringe Festival.
Auckland’s Kerala community celebrates Onam with traditional feast
More than 1,000 members of Auckland's Kerala community celebrate the harvest festival with a sadhya, dancing and music.
Majic & Amita Kala
On this episode we have another guest from the WAIATA / ANTHEMS kaiwaiata ropu, Majic chatting about gig life with 3 kids, we touch on whether or not social media should have an age limit and So'omalo… Audio
Jordyn with a Why & There's A Tuesday
Today on the show, the team debrief last night's group buffet outing, kaiwaiata and friend of the show Jordyn with a Why meets Janay to chat about her track with WAIATA / ANTHEMS 'Maku Ano', and three… Audio
Max Allais & Dap Reviews
Janay and So'omalo finally host their first official show together! On top of the celebrations, we catch up Max Allais, recap the last few days at the tangi for Kiingi Tuheitia and So'omalo teaches… Audio
Janay's 1st Show & A.R.T
On the show today we're stoked to have Janay officially joins us as the new co-host, especially after she tells us about her weekend diving adventures that almost killed her, Porirua-based trio A.R.T… Audio
Wellington to host Indian classical arts festival
Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam, Kuchipudi and Kathakare performances are expected to dazzle audiences in September.
